Chapter VI: Training Practitioners and Policymakers and Educating the Community

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Outline
Introduction
Policy Statements:
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Additional Resources

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Policy Statement 32: Educating the Community and Building Community Awareness

Educate the community about mental illness, the value of mental health services, and appropriate responses when people with mental illness who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Overview
Recommendations:
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Recommendations:

a.: Educate community members about mental illness to help combat stigma and improve the community's understanding of mental health as a community issue.
b.: Educate consumers, family members, friends, and advocates for people with mental illness about the processes and procedures of the criminal justice system.
c.: Educate victim advocates about mental health services and procedures for offenders with mental illness.